Dublin Citizen

06/10/2026

There is a lot going on in town this weekend! From the Dublin Area Reunion, to the Ben Hogan Golf Tournament to the Irish Stampede and Chamber of Commerce events at Celebration Park, get out and enjoy time in our community.

Wednesday, June 10
■ Senior Citizens games of choice: 2 p.m. Three Oaks Assisted Living (118 E. Live Oak) FREE
■ Vacation Bible School: 6 p.m. Dublin Family Worship (604 N. Patrick Street)
■ Vacation Bible School: 6 p.m. Patrick St. Church of Christ (Ice cream social and fun!)

Thursday, June 11
■ Senior Citizen Exercise: 9:30 a.m. The Station FREE
■ Living Fossils Around the World: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library FREE
■ Senior Citizen Line Dancing: 5:30 p.m. The Station FREE
■ Ben Hogan Tournament Dinner: 6 p.m. - Majestic on Grafton (112 S. Grafton - Hogan tournament participants only)

Friday, June 12
■ Stress Relief Kits (art geared for adults): 5 p.m. Dublin Public Library FREE
■ Tranquil Tales with Annie (reading geared for kids): 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library FREE
■ Ben Hogan Tournament: 10 a.m. PAR in Proctor
■ Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Tourney: 9 a.m. Legends Golf Course (Stephenville)
■ Date Night: Locked & Loaded (2nd shooter cost waived)

Saturday, June 13
■ Dublin Area Reunion: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Station (between DQ and First National Bank) Everyone welcome!
■ Additional Reunion Events: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebration Park (next to Dublin Bottling Works) Car Show, Bike Show, Fiddling Contest
■ Irish Stampede: 7:30 a.m. downtown Dublin
■ Water Safety with Bobber: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library FREE
■ Calm & Create: 11 a.m. Dublin Public Library FREE
■ Dub's Picking & Grinning: 4 p.m. Shenanigans (112 S. Grafton)
■ Smith Benefit Adult Co-Ed Softball tourney: City Park

Tuesday, June 16
■ Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m. -Dairy Queen
■ Calm & Create Sensory Bags: (art ages 6-12) 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library
■ Dublin Rotary Club: Noon - The Station (between FNB and Dairy Queen)

06/09/2026

The Dublin Woman's Thursday Club spent its March and April meetings finishing up its Ecoregions of Texas 2-year study and electing new officers for the upcoming years.

The April meeting was a business meeting, and the most important item of business was the Installment of Officers for the upcoming 2026-2028 term. The club's new officers are: Denise Weems, President, Patty Hirst, Vice President, Janet Pino, Recording Secretary, Leta Sage, Corresponding Secretary, Dana Herod, Treasurer, Censor, Mary Howard, Reporter, DJ Klutts, Engineer, Edilsia Jimenez and Parliamentarian, Fran Jurney.

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The Dublin Woman's Thursday Club spent its March and April meetings finishing up its Ecoregions of Texas 2-year study and electing new officers for the upcoming years. For their March meeting, the club met at the beautiful country home of Leta Sage.

06/09/2026

Dublin graduate Madison Phillipson found her dream career as a photographer by chance when she was looking for something to get her out of the house during the pandemic. Now, she’s photographing full time and loves capturing precious memories and making people feel good about themselves.

Phillipson graduated from Dublin High School in 2017 and moved to Waco for a year to start college, but when the pandemic hit she decided not to continue school. She moved back to Dublin and began working at Peacock’s restaurant.

Soon after, Phillipson found herself staying at home to care for two young children. She was looking for a creative outlet that would get her out of the house and working again, and landed on photography.

“I just picked up a camera, and then I was like, hey, actually, this is kind of fun,” she said. “It got me out socializing.”

For the complete story see the June 4 edition or click here: https://www.dublincitizen.com/commentary/where-are-they-now-madison-phillipson

06/09/2026

The 1915 Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Veterans Reunion was the t27th annual reunion and old settlers met in Dublin. The Veterans Reunions had originally started in 1888. Old soldiers would march in uniform, double file the full distance from downtown to Reunion Park. Some years they would march to the cemetery and put flags on graves of those who served.

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The 1915 Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Veterans Reunion was the 27th annual reunion and old settlers met in Dublin.

06/08/2026

Don't miss out on a special reception at 11:45 a.m. tomorrow at First National Bank as they are honored as Business of the Month by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce!

06/08/2026

The Dublin Economic Development Corporation recently took its first step to aid in the funding for the beautification efforts regarding point of entry signs.

Laura Gambino, representing the Keep Dublin Beautiful board, addressed the EDC board at its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, May 26. Gambino stated though Keep Dublin Beautiful had originally sought funds (about $11,000) for the renovation of the shamrock signs after research was done, the signs really needed replacements.

The signs, which have lasted 20 years, are in need of updating, she said, in order to last another 20 years. Signs Express in Stephenville has quoted the project for about $13,000. The design of the shamrocks would stay the same and the rock bases would be utilized, but the signs themselves would get long-lasting powder coating with highway grade vinyl.

The EDC board unanimously approved the expenditure, however, anything above $10,000 must go through approval at City Council.

For the complete story see the June 4 edition or click here: https://www.dublincitizen.com/news/edc-approves-local-grants

06/07/2026

The annual Irish Stampede and Dublin Area Reunion return Saturday, June 13 bringing Dublin fast paces and familiar faces.

The Dublin Irish Stampede 10K-5K-2K Run, hosted by the Dublin Lions Club, will kick off at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13 by the Dublin Public Library.

Participation in either the 10K or 5K runs are $30 and $20 for the 2K run. The run is being held in conjunction with Dublin’s celebration of National Dairy Month.

For the complete story see the June 4 edition or click here:

The annual Irish Stampede and Dublin Area Reunion return Saturday, June 13 bringing Dublin fast paces and familiar faces. The Dublin Irish Stampede 10K-5K-2K Run, hosted by the Dublin Lions Club, will kick off at 7:30 a.m.

06/07/2026

Patricia and Jose Sanchez were joined by their dedicated staff, Dublin Chamber of Commerce members and friends and neighbors as Hacienda Camino Real was recognized as the Chamber’s business of the month for May Tuesday, May 26.

The restaurant, approaching its third year of serving Dublin, offers Mexican food staples as well as signature favorites (and family recipes) like their quesabirria, chile relleno, Camino Real special and flaming cheese fajitas.

For the complete story see the June 4 edition or click here: https://www.dublincitizen.com/news/hacienda-honored